Tag Archive: Adam Moeser, gut health, heat stress, reducing stress
How stress hammers a pig’s intestinal system
Apr 10, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on How stress hammers a pig’s intestinal system
Experts say some forms of sustained stress can weaken a pig’s immune system and make it more vulnerable to disease and performance losses.Three simple, effective ways to help hogs beat the heat this summer
Jun 21, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Three simple, effective ways to help hogs beat the heat this summer
For many reasons, including historically warmer weather and the fact that sows now produce bigger litters, pigs are more susceptible to heat stress, which could potentially affect their performance...Healthy, stress-free GI tract is key to pigs’ long-term health
Feb 12, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Healthy, stress-free GI tract is key to pigs’ long-term health
A healthy gastrointestinal (GI) tract is inextricably linked to the nervous system and is generally a strong predictor of a pig’s overall health, said a research veterinarian who specializes in...